Scituate Select Board Meeting - 06-23-2026

The Scituate Select Board meeting held on June 23, 2026, covered a range of municipal topics with significant focus on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers Union Local 1162, which involved wage adjustments and benefits restructuring. The board also approved a contract award to Ecostar Solutions for $527,621.87 to upgrade the town's virtual server infrastructure, with funding partially transferred from the solar array revolving fund. Additionally, the board discussed a fiber optic grant project nearing $950,000 in total grants, aimed at expanding fiber connectivity to town facilities. A refund request for an unused sewer connection fee was deliberated but tabled pending further legal review. The meeting also included approval of appointments to various town committees and a budget calendar for fiscal year 2028. Public safety preparations for the July 4th holiday and a new American Legion veterans banner program were presented, emphasizing community engagement and funding strategies. Overall, the meeting demonstrated active management of capital projects, labor contracts, and community initiatives with attention to fiscal responsibility and policy compliance.